Award

1956/LM - Tax Advisory Services Framework Agreement

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 Mar 2019 at 13:58

TenderAmendment

27 Apr 2018 at 08:32

Tender

27 Apr 2018 at 08:29

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is conducting a public procurement process for a Framework Agreement titled "1956/LM - Tax Advisory Services Framework Agreement." This procurement falls under the industry category of tax consultancy services and is located in Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber, UK. Currently, the procurement is in the Award stage, with the closing date for submissions having been 29th May 2018. The contract value is set at £108,000, and the contract period runs from 1st July 2018 to 30th June 2021. The procurement method used is an open procedure below threshold, allowing a range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in tax consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in areas such as Corporation Tax, Value Added Tax, Customs Duties, and Employment Taxes both domestic and international. The University seeks to appoint between five to seven providers for its Tax Advisory Panel. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to compete, as the tender is open to them, thereby fostering a competitive environment that can lead to business growth and the establishment of long-term partnerships within the education sector.

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Notice Title

1956/LM - Tax Advisory Services Framework Agreement

Notice Description

The University Of Sheffield wishes to create a Framework Agreement to provide high quality tax advice in areas affecting the strategic and operational workings of a large and complex research intensive university, which will include the provision of services with international reach. The University wishes to appoint a framework of providers to form a Tax Advisory Panel, with each firm providing a comprehensive service across some or all of the following categories according to their fields of expertise. We expect to appoint between 5-7 providers subject to suitability. * Corporation Tax LOT A * Value Added Tax LOT B * Customs Duties LOT C * UK Employment Taxes and Social Securities LOT D * International Employment Taxes and Social Securities LOT E The Group Tax and VAT Managers will require a one to one relationship with key staff at the appropriate level for the service being provided. Any queries or requests for clarification regarding this Invitation to Tender should be submitted through the University's e tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield via the Correspondence facility. Your tender response must be submitted through the University's on line e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield to arrive by the date and time specified above. Late tenders will not be considered. Closing date for receipt of tenders: 29th May 2018 at 12 noon (UK time).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-67aa19f2-6972-4418-8212-b6dff177f481
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/236aa67f-76de-453f-803e-a17c7aac110e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79221000 - Tax consultancy services

79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£108,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£108,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20187 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2018 - 15 Jul 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

DELOITTE

GRANT THORNTON

KPMG

PRICEWATERHOUSE COOPERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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